1847 Cover Census

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Lot 385 #15L17, D.O. Blood and Co, Philadelphia, Pa., (1c) Bronze on black, right margin single with dividing lines at top and left, just along frame at bottom, small imperceptible crease at bottom right, acid tied to 1849 entire folded letter to Albion, Illinois, along with U.S. 10c Black 1847 Issue (#2) with four ample to large margins, tied by rim of blue c.d.s. with matching "Philada. Pa./10/Sep (13)" c.d.s. at left, an exceptionally handsome and very fine cover; an extremely rare combination with the 1847 First issue 10c value and one of only seven such combinations known; 1998 PF certificate